| Mount Everest Still Beckons, but Nepal Warns, ‘Not So Fast’ The government of Nepal plans to block climbers’ ascents for the first 10 days of May, at the request of China, which plans to send a team of Olympic torchbearers over the mountain during the span. nytimes.com |
A Mountaineer Who Defined the Notion of Heroic Explorer There may be something almost nostalgic in our celebration of a “heroic explorer.” nytimes.com |
Japanese Climbers Die on Tibet Mountain Three Japanese climbers were killed while on an expedition to reach the summit of a sacred mountain in Tibet. nytimes.com |
To the Top of Europe Mt. Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, has captured the imagination of Europeans for millennia. The thought of conquering it was irresistible. nytimes.com |
Indian Rock Park This rugged 1.18 acre park, three blocks above the commerce of Solano Avenue, serves both relaxed visitors and serious mountain climbers. nytimes.com |